The perfect roasted asparagus is slightly browned on the outside, with a vibrant green colour, and has just the slightest bit of bite when eaten. This roasted asparagus recipe, with olive oil, salt, and lemon zest, is lively and full of complex flavour notes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus

30 ml olive oil

30 ml lemon zest

2 ml salt

15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C

Wash and break the ends off the asparagus — if your spears are large, you should also peel them

Arrange with plenty of space on a baking sheet

Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with zest and salt

Give the baking sheet a few shakes, and place into oven

Cook for approximately 20 minutes giving the baking sheet a good shake halfway though

Asparagus are done when the edges are lightly browned, and the spears are a vivid green

Taste one to make sure it is cooked through – due to fluctuations in asparagus size, cooking times will vary